In the beginning, all was void. A great black endless nothing. But nothing last forever, even nothing, so after an eternity nothing yielded to something and thus the seven original elements were born: Grain, Binder, Liquid, Oil, Leavening, Sweetness, and Salt. They existed in silent harmony for a great long time until Grain spoke. It said, “my brethren, I long for a new, higher communion with you. I cannot stand this separation; we must unite and combine as one.” The other six elements discussed Grain’s desire for union and it was decided that it should be so.

And so they combined, each in their own way in accordance with their nature. First came together the Dry Ones -- Grain, Leavening, Sweetness, and Salt. In a swirling dance they whisked across the void and as they merged some particles flew outward into the expanse; these are what we call stars. Next came together the Fluids -- Binder, Liquid, and Oil. As they combined some particles splattered outward into the expanse; these are what we call planets. And once they had blended the Fluids came unto the Dry Ones and said “now it is time. Let us fold unto you, and together form a new being.” And so they did. Out of the seven elements was born Batter, and it saw that it was good. Still it was not satisfied, for it was shapeless and it longed for form. It sang into the darkness a cry for shape, and the sound of its longing called forth a great iron Grid. Grid said unto Batter, “I have heard your call and heeded it. Pour yourself unto me and I shall give you shape.” Batter came unto Grid, which closed down upon it until it took form. What emerged from the Grid was a new and perfect being -- the Waffle.

Start saving your loose change for our "Let's Make Some Noise" generousity offering on Sunday, Oct 29th! This is a special project led by our children, so let's support them and bring loose change that can help change our community for the greater good! #LetsMakeSomeChurch#WaffleChurch#NoisyOffering#Multiply

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Start saving your loose change for our "Let's Make Some Noise" generousity offering on Sunday, Oct 29th! This is a special project led by our children, so let's support them and bring loose change that can help change our community for the greater good! #LetsMakeSomeChurch#WaffleChurch#NoisyOffering#Multiply

We would like to extend an invitation to the youth in Rapid City - join us at South Maple United Methodist Church!! We are growing our membership - making new friends, having fun, and making memories, all while we share and learn about God and his love for all of us. ✝️ #LetsMakeSomeChurch#WaffleCHURCH#Rapid City #family

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Join us for the Grief Recovery Method, offered free of charge at South Maple United Methodist Church starting October 25th! All ages welcome! This recovery method addresses various types of grief from death to divorce to loss of health and identity, and more. Visit http://southmapleumc.org/grief-recovery/ to learn more. #griefrecovery#LetsMakeSomeChurch#WaffleChurch#smumc

Join us for our movie 🎥 and a burger 🍔 afternoon outing this Saturday, Oct. 14th! We will meet in the Elks Theatre lobby at 2:45pm for #BossBaby, then head over to Klinkletown for devotion and yummy food!! We recommend $5 for snack money 🍿and ask if you have movie tickets 🎟️ purchased from school to please bring them! We will be covering the cost of the dinner and movie for the youth. Kiddos in kindergarten & 👇 will need a parent or guardian, all other youth will need their permission slip filled out - slips will be available on site!#SMUMC#letsmakesomechurch#wafflechurch#downtownrapidcity#elkstheatre

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Waffle's sermon: Take the the time to smell the flowers. #wafflechurch